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Life Underwriting Requirements GuideA Reference Guide for Financial Professionals

FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH THE PUBLIC

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

1 A Message from the Chief Life Underwriter

2 Requirements Guide

Step 1: Determine insurance age

Step 2: Determine amount at risk

3 Step 3: Determine underwriting requirements

Step 4: Create application package

Step 5: Order exams and tests, and check APS Guidelines

Medical History/Exam

4 Medical Tests

6 Additional Requirements

10 Preferred Underwriting Criteria

11 Preferred Points

13 Life Build Chart

14 Height and Weight Conversion to Body Mass Index

15 Age and Amount Requirement Charts

16 Attending Physician Statement (APS) Ordering Guidelines

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A Message from the Chief Life UnderwriterAt MassMutual, our Life Underwriting department has a proven track record of making sound, ethical decisions. Our continual review of underwriting guidelines and evolving research ensures producers have a competitive edge in the marketplace.

The Life Underwriting requirements guide provides an overview of routine life insurance underwriting requirements and general information for life new business, term conversions, and insurability option riders that require evidence of insurability.

I encourage you to utilize the Life Underwriting Requirements Guide in conjunction with our online Field Underwriting guide (FieldNet), to better understand potential underwriting impacts of medical conditions and nonmedical risks. This will enable you to set appropriate expectations with your clients during the application process.

P A M B E A L S , V I C E P R E S I D E N T A N D C H I E F L I F E U N D E R W R I T E R

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Step 2: Determine amount at riskUse the sum of the base policy face amount and any riders that increase the amount of insurance:

• Term Riders (RTR, YTP, and STR)• Life Insurance Supplemental Rider (LISR)• Additional Life Insurance Rider (ALIR)• Additional Insurance Rider (AIR)• Estate Preservation/Estate

Protection (EPR)• Supplemental Insurance Purchase

Rider (SIPR)

To determine the additional amount at risk under ALIR, multiply the ALIR payment by the correct multiplier for the insured’s age:

Step 1: Determine insurance age“Insurance age” is the age at the closest birthday to the Policy Date. An individual’s insurance age changes 6 months prior to his/her actual birth date. For example, if you are 40 as of the Policy Date (usually the date the policy is issued) and will turn 41 in less than 6 months, your insurance age is 41. If you will turn 41 in more than 6 months, your insurance age is 40.

Requirements Guide

ISSUE AGES SCHEDULED UNSCHEDULED

0-30 10x* or 20x# 2x

31-40 10x 2x

41-59 5x 2x

60-69 2x 1x

70+ 1x 1x

A M O U N T AT R I S K

* Use 10x if total face amount for determining requirements is ≥ $250,000

# Use 20x if total face amount for determining requirements is < $250,000

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Step 5: Order exams and tests, and check APS GuidelinesAn authorized examiner must perform all medical requirements. Contact an authorized paramedical vendor to arrange appropriate exams and tests. Check APS Guidelines (page 16) to determine if an APS should be ordered.

Producers are responsible for arranging all requirements and authorizations and submitting them to the home office unless otherwise noted. Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL) performs all lab tests (blood, urine, and oral fluids).

Medical History/Exam

Non-MedicalIncludes basic information about medical history. In addition to cases indicated on the chart, complete the non-medical if submitting another company’s Part 2/exam in place of a MassMutual Part 2/exam.

• Valid up to 12 months from the Part 1 signature date.1

Step 3: Determine underwriting requirementsUse insurance age and amount at risk to locate the requirements on the charts on page 15. Use the total amount at risk in all applications currently submitted to and/or issued by MassMutual within the past 12 months.

Step 4: Create application packageUse LifeApp Express to compile the forms for your wet signature application package.

• Collect signatures and pre-payment, if applicable.

• Submit forms to your New Business Coordinator.

• New Business Coordinator completes data entry and quality check and submits to home office.

Or, use EZ-app tool to create application package including any supplemental forms needed. Supplemental forms are generated automatically based on data entry responses.

1 These are guidelines. All requirement expiration dates are subject to underwriter discretion.

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Medical Tests

Blood Profile and Urinalysis (Blood / Urine)Collection of blood and urine samples, which are screened for cholesterol and other blood lipids, blood sugar, liver and kidney function, nicotine, HIV, and illegal drugs. Additional tests may be performed at certain ages and risk amounts, or based on initial findings.

• Producers are responsible for ensuring that Proposed Insureds sign any required HIV consent form prior to the blood draw.

• The lab transmits results directly to the home office.

• Valid up to 12 months from the test date.1

NTproBNPA hormone produced by the heart. Increased blood levels are a marker of cardiac risk.

• Completed as part of the blood profile based on age/amount requirements.

• In instances where labs are completed by another carrier, we may be able to substitute an EKG completed within the last 12 months subject to underwriter discretion.

Paramedical Exam Medical history and height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse rate measurements, obtained by a paramedical examiner.

• Submitted on the Part 2 Application form.

• Up to age 70, valid up to 12 months from the exam date.1

• Above age 70, valid up to 6 months from the exam date.1

Client Medical Interview (CMI)The Client Medical Interview is an online process, for use with new business individual life applications, that requires potential Insureds to complete a self-directed online medical questionnaire. This process replaces the traditional non-medical and Paramedical Part 2 Application process.

• Valid up to 12 months from the Part 1 signature date.1

• CMI is subject to state and product availability.

Senior Supplement (Sr. Supp)Completed in addition to the paramedical exam. This supplement includes questions regarding activities as well as cognitive exercises and a functional screen.

• Valid up to 6 months from the exam date.1

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Paramed Exam, Blood Profile and Urinalysis — Optimizing ResultsThe following is a list of suggestions to help your clients get the most accurate test results.

• Get a good night’s sleep and take all your prescription medications as usual.

• May be best to postpone the exam if feeling ill or under a great deal of stress.

• Proposed Insureds are not required to fast, although an 8-12 hour fast is suggested. Morning exams make it easier to fast.

• Avoid energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages for at least one hour prior to exam.

• Be well-hydrated as this will make it easier for the examiner to draw blood.

• Drink a glass of water an hour or so before the exam to aid in providing a urine specimen.

• Heavy exercise, such as running a marathon or triathlon, can sometimes lead to transient changes in blood test results. It may be best to wait at least 3 days after an event to have an insurance exam.

• To help ensure accurate measurements, ask the examiner to use the appropriate size BP cuff, and avoid talking while BP and pulse are being assessed.

• Bring a complete list of your current medications.

• Bring the names, addresses and phone numbers of your current health care providers.

Physical Measurements (Phys. Meas.)Collection of height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse rate measurements.


• Up to age 70, valid up to 12 months from the exam date.1

• Above age 70, valid up to 6 months from the exam date.1

Oral FluidsThe examiner places a sterile swab between the Proposed Insured’s cheek and gum for at least 2 minutes to collect fluids for HIV, cocaine, and nicotine screening.



Resting Electrocardiogram (Resting EKG)Routine and painless recording of the electrical activity of the heart.


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Cognitive AssessmentThe Assessment is required for those applying for the LTC Rider who are age 64 and older. It may also be requested by an underwriter for cause in other cases. The Assessment consists of a series of questions and memory exercises and is performed by a trained interviewer over the telephone. This requirement is generated upon receipt of the application for the LTC Rider, at the underwriter’s discretion. It is ordered and received only by the home office.

• The interviewer will call the Proposed Insured at the phone number on the application and make every effort to reach the Proposed Insured at the most convenient time.

• Valid for up to 6 months from the interview date.1

CC 1 Part 2The CC1 Part 2 will be conducted by trained interviewers and consists of a series of questions related to personal and medical history. The CC1 Part 2 is unique to the CareChoiceSM One product and no substitutions of MassMutual or other companies’ Part 2 are permitted.


• Valid up to 6 months from the interview date, provided the CC1 Part 2 was signed by client.1

Additional Requirements

Attending Physician Statement (APS)A copy of the Proposed Insured’s medical records.

• Please consult the detailed APS guidelines on page 16 to determine when an APS is necessary.

• Producers/agency staff may order required APSs from approved vendor EMSI or directly from the physician or medical facility. Underwriters may also order APSs.

• When in doubt about whether to order an APS, consult with the underwriter.

• Notify the underwriter if an APS has been ordered.

• Medical records must be U.S. based.

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notice. Proposed Insureds who are well prepared and expecting the call are much more likely to have a positive interview experience.

Written Inspections (IR)Consumer reports on the Proposed Insured’s finances, lifestyle, character, and personal reputation. The investigator may conduct telephone or in-person interviews with the Proposed Insured and other sources (such as personal and business associates, accountants and attorneys) in addition to checking public records.

• Thoroughly prepare each client by explaining the process and the nature of the information collected. Proposed Insureds who are well prepared are much more likely to have a positive inspection experience.

• Written Inspection requests are generated at Application Data Entry (ADE). It is important for agency staff to accurately enter all inspection data to avoid delays.

• Typically valid up to 12 months from the interview date.1

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)Proposed Insured’s driving history report.

• The home office obtains the MVR using information from Application Data Entry (ADE).

• It is essential for agency staff to accurately enter the driver’s license number to ensure quick MVR processing.

Pharmacy Database Check (RX)A search that is completed on a pharmacy database and then crosschecked against the applicant’s medication and medical history information on the application. This requirement is ordered and received by the home office.

Telephone Inspection (PHI)A personal history interview conducted by trained interviewers. Questions are used to verify information on the application, collect missing details, and provide supplemental information. Topics include employment, insurance in force, medical history, hobbies, lifestyle and finances.

• The underwriter will order the interview after reviewing the application.


Important note about telephone interviews – Producers must thoroughly prepare all Proposed Insureds for telephone interviews by explaining the process and the nature of the questions. All Proposed Insureds may be called for a Telephone Inspection or a Supplemental Health Questionnaire (SHQ), which is similar to a Telephone Inspection and focuses on a specific topic selected by the underwriter (such as a particular medical condition). Underwriters may order interviews for any Proposed Insured without advance

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Important Notes Regarding Financial Requirements For UL/SUL and term applications for ages 70+ with aggregate risk amounts equal to or greater than $1,000,000, the following financial documentation is required:

• Tax returns and supporting documents.• Premium financing documents and

supplement form (F7002) if applicable.• If trust owned, a complete copy of trust

agreement and certification of trust agreement (F6734).

• If LLC or similar entity owned, a complete copy of the business entity document or agreement and certification form (F7833).

Non-U.S. CitizensFor non-U.S. citizens, a copy of a valid visa or “green card” is required with submission of the application. For all products, permanent and term, submit the foreign supplement (F6290).

FinancialsFor face amounts over $5,000,000, financial documentation may be required (at underwriter’s discretion). Documentation can consist of tax returns, third-party generated financial statements or other acceptable documentation.

If premium financing is to be used for any policy, premium financing documents and supplement form (F7002) are required.

Your underwriter may at any time request additional discretionary financial requirements for any age and amount in order to properly assess the risk.

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Important NotesMassMutual Underwriting Practice and Procedures MassMutual creates its products independently of each other. Each product has its own unique characteristics, such as expense assumptions and pricing. In turn, the underwriting standards may vary from product to product.

In addition, when using the requirements charts, understand that while requirements are typically generated by age and amount, your underwriter may at any time request additional discretionary requirements in order to properly assess the risk.

All requirement expiration dates are subject to underwriter discretion.

Financial Supplements (Fin Q)The necessary Financial Supplement will depend upon purpose of insurance:

• Financial Supplement for Personal Insurance (FR2075).

AGE AMOUNT

Up to 70

71-80

>80

• Business Financial Supplement (FR2074).• The Financial Supplements (Fin Qs) do

not take the place of required financial documentation for Premium Financing, or UL/SUL and term.

• Applications for age 70+ with aggregate risk amounts equal to or greater than $1,000,000.

• If tax returns are received for UL/SUL or term applications, for ages 70+ with aggregate risk amounts equal to or greater than $1,000,000, we may be able to waive Financial Supplements at the underwriter’s discretion.

$5,000,001 - $10,000,000

$2,000,001 - $5,000,000

$25,000 - $5,000,000

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• Driving history – No more than 2 moving violations in

the past 3 years and no DUI/DWI in the past 5 years.

• Drug/Alcohol – No history of drug or alcohol abuse or

treatment for drugs or alcohol in the last 10 years.

• Occupation – No ratable occupation.

• Ratings – No current ratings for any

medical impairment.• Residency

– Meets usual residency guidelines.• Tobacco/Nicotine

– Ultra Preferred and Select Preferred Non-tobacco require negative urinalysis (no nicotine) and no use of tobacco or nicotine in the past 12 months, with the exception of up to 24 cigars per year.

Minimum face amount is $50,000 ($100,000 for Term products). Minimum age is 17.

Preferred Risk Classes:• Ultra Preferred• Select Preferred Non-tobacco• Select Preferred Tobacco

Initial Eligibility:All Proposed Insureds must meet the following initial criteria to be eligible for preferred underwriting consideration.

• Aviation – Private aviation can qualify for Ultra

with an Aviation Exclusion Rider only. Select may be available for a “well-qualified” pilot (see aviation guidelines) or with a rating.

• Avocation – Ratings for avocation are allowed.

• Cancer – No history of cancer2, which would

have resulted in a rating in the last 10 years unless otherwise allowed by current underwriting guidelines.

Preferred Underwriting Criteria

2 The cancer rating may not have occurred in the last 10 years regardless of when the cancer was diagnosed or treated. For example, a proposed insured with a cancer history that was rated with a 4-year temporary flat extra running from 1990 to 1994 (ending over 10 years ago) is eligible beginning in 2005. If the rating ran from 2000 to 2004, the proposed insured is not eligible until 2015. A proposed insured with a permanent flat extra or table rating for cancer is not eligible for preferred now or in the future.

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to others in the same 5-year age category (a percentile score). For instance, if a 35 year old man has a score that is better than 75% of his peers (75th percentile), that score would be consistent with an offer of UPNT.

The M3S essentially replaces Preferred Points for these cases. The variables considered by the M3S include cholesterol, liver function tests, kidney function tests, blood proteins, urine tests, family history of vascular disease, cancer and diabetes, as well as driving history and medical history.

Preferred PointsProposed Insureds who meet the initial eligibility requirements must earn the following points.

Tobacco Use Guidelines:Tobacco use is considered the use of any nicotine-based product or smoking cessation product in the past year. Nicotine-based products/smoking cessation products include: cigarettes, pipe, snuff, chew, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes, Hookah/Hookah Tobacco, smoking cessation aids, and non-nicotine smoking cessation aids. Urine specimen must be negative for nontobacco consideration. Clients may still qualify for non-tobacco rates if only tobacco/nicotine use is cigars (provided they don’t smoke more than 24 cigars a year and have a negative urinalysis specimen for nicotine).

Preferred Guidelines:Proposed Insureds qualify for preferred risk classes by accumulating points for various elements of good health. Elements most predictive of a long life earn more points than others. The following chart displays all available points and criteria.

Note that certain criteria provide the opportunity to earn multiple points. Fractional points are not available.

For those cases which are eligible for algorithmic underwriting, Preferred classes are determined by the MassMutual Mortality Score or M3S. The M3S is based on our own historical mortality studies. It uses information from the lab results, CMI, Part 1, and motor vehicle report and returns a risk class determination. This determination is made based on how a particular score compares

RISK CLASSIFICATION POINTS

Ultra Preferred 10 points

Select Preferred Non-tobacco 8 points

Select Preferred Tobacco 7 points

Use the following preferred underwriting calculator to estimate how many points your client might earn.

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FOR ALL PROPOSED INSUREDS AVAILABLE POINTS = 7

Avocation rating

No rating for avocation +1

Blood pressure or blood lipid treatment

No current treatment +1

Electron Beam Computerized Tomography (EBCT)

Favorable test result within the last 5 years +2

Family history

No cardiovascular disease in either parent before age 60 +1

Lab results

Current blood/urine results (excluding blood lipids) are within normal limits +1

Nicotine/Tobacco use (including cigars)

None in the last 2 years +1

AGE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA AVAILABLE POINTS = 2

Proposed Insureds ≥ 60 years old

Favorable NTproBNP ≤125pg/ml within 1 year +1

Normal EKG, stress test or angiography within 2 years +1

GENDER-SPECIFIC CRITERIA AVAILABLE POINTS = 8

Blood pressure average over last 2 years AVAILABLE POINTS = 2

Women Men

≤ 136/78 ≤ 136/86 +1

≤ 130 / 72 ≤ 132 / 80 +1

Body Mass Index (BMI: height/weight) AVAILABLE POINTS = 2

Women Men

BMI = 17-28 BMI = 18-30 +1

BMI = 17-23 BMI = 18-25 +1

Cholesterol/HDL ratio AVAILABLE POINTS = 4

Women Men

≤ 4.5 ≤ 4.9 +2

≤ 3.0 ≤ 3.4 +2

TOTAL AVAILABLE POINTS IN ALL CATEGORIES = 17

P R E F E R R E D U N D E R W R I T I N G C A L C U L AT O R

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L I F E B U I L D C H A R T

MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR PREFERRED MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR STANDARD

HEIGHT AGE 64 AND UNDER AGE 65 AND UP AGE 64 AND

UNDER AGE 65 AND UP

4’-10’’ 153 172 172 186

4’-11’’ 158 178 178 193

5’ 163 184 184 199

5’-1’’ 169 190 190 206

5’-2’’ 174 196 196 213

5’-3’’ 180 203 203 220

5’-4’’ 186 209 209 227

5’-5’’ 192 216 216 234

5’-6’’ 198 223 223 241

5’-7’’ 204 229 229 249

5’-8’’ 210 236 236 256

5’-9’’ 216 243 243 264

5’-10’’ 223 250 250 271

5’-11’’ 229 258 258 279

6’ 235 265 265 287

6’-1’’ 242 272 272 295

6’-2’’ 249 280 280 303

6’-3’’ 256 288 288 312

6’-4’’ 262 295 295 320

6’-5’’ 269 303 303 328

6’-6’’ 276 311 311 337

6’-7’’ 284 319 319 346

6’-8’’ 291 327 327 355

6’-9’’ 298 335 335 363

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H E I G H T A N D W E I G H T C O N V E R S I O N T O B O D Y M A S S I N D E X ( B M I )

BMI INDEX

HEIGHT 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 36

4’10” 82 87 91 96 101 106 111 115 120 125 130 134 139 144 149 154 173

4’11” 85 90 95 100 104 109 114 119 124 129 134 139 144 149 154 159 179

5’0” 88 93 98 103 108 113 118 123 129 134 139 144 149 154 159 164 185

5’1” 90 96 101 106 112 117 122 128 133 138 143 149 154 159 165 170 191

5’2” 93 99 104 110 115 121 126 132 137 143 148 154 159 165 170 175 197

5’3” 96 102 108 113 119 125 130 136 142 147 153 159 164 170 176 181 204

5’4” 100 105 111 117 123 129 135 140 146 152 158 164 169 175 181 187 210

5’5” 103 109 115 121 127 133 139 145 151 157 163 169 175 181 187 193 217

5’6” 106 112 118 124 131 137 143 149 155 162 168 174 179 186 193 199 224

5’7” 109 115 122 128 135 141 147 154 160 167 173 179 185 192 198 205 230

5’8” 112 119 125 132 139 145 152 158 165 172 178 185 190 198 204 211 237

5’9” 116 122 128 136 143 149 156 163 170 177 183 190 196 204 210 217 244

5’10” 119 126 133 140 147 154 161 168 175 182 189 196 202 210 217 224 251

5’11” 122 130 137 144 151 158 165 173 180 187 194 201 208 216 223 230 259

6’0” 126 133 141 148 155 163 170 177 185 192 200 207 214 222 229 236 266

6’1” 129 137 145 151 160 167 175 182 190 198 205 213 220 228 235 243 273

6’2” 133 141 148 156 164 172 180 187 195 203 211 219 226 234 242 250 281

6’3” 137 145 153 161 169 177 185 193 201 209 217 225 233 241 249 257 289

6’4” 140 148 157 165 173 181 189 198 206 214 222 231 239 247 255 263 296

6’5” 144 152 161 169 178 186 194 203 211 220 228 237 245 254 262 270 304

6’6” 148 156 165 174 182 191 200 208 217 226 234 243 251 260 269 277 312

6’7” 151 160 169 178 187 196 205 214 222 231 240 249 258 267 276 285 320

6’8” 155 164 173 183 192 201 210 219 228 237 246 255 265 274 283 292 328

6’9” 159 168 178 187 196 206 215 224 234 243 252 262 271 280 290 299 336

6’10” 163 173 182 192 201 211 220 230 240 249 259 268 278 287 297 307 345

6’11” 167 177 187 196 206 216 226 236 245 255 265 275 285 294 304 314 353

7’0” 171 181 191 201 211 221 231 241 251 261 271 282 292 302 312 322 362

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Please see page 8 for financial requirements (additional financials may be required at Underwriter’s discretion). For survivorship contracts, use half the applied for amount to determine medical requirements only. Non-medical requirements such as IRS and financials will be based on full amount applied for.3 CMI is subject to state and product availability, otherwise a Non-med will be required.4 CMI is subject to state and product availability, otherwise a Paramed will be required.5 PHI is required for non-U.S. Citizens and at underwriting discretion.6 NTproBNP testing required. See page 4 for more details.

A G E A N D A M O U N T R E Q U I R E M E N T C H A R T S

PERM PRODUCTS 0-16 17-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 > 80

TERM PRODUCTS N/A 18-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 >70 (VTART ONLY) N/A

UNDER $50,000 N/A ON TERM Non-med

CMI3 Phys. Meas. Oral Fluids

CMI3 Phys. Meas. Oral Fluids

CMI4 Phys.Meas.4 Oral Fluids

Paramed Urine Specimen

Paramed Urine Specimen

Paramed Urine Specimen Fin Q

$50,000 TO $249,999

TERM: $100,000 TO $249,999

Non-medCMI3 Phys. Meas. Blood/Urine

CMI4 Phys.Meas.4 Blood/Urine


Paramed Blood/Urine

Paramed Sr. Supp Blood6/Urine

Paramed Sr. Supp Blood6/Urine Fin Q

$250,000 TO

$499,999Non-med




Paramed Blood6/Urine


Paramed Sr. Supp Blood6/Urine Fin Q

$500,000 TO

$1,000,000Non-med




Paramed Blood6/Urine


Paramed Sr. Supp Blood6/Urine PHI Fin Q

$1,000,001 TO

$2,000,000Non-med

CMI4 Phys.Meas.4 Blood/Urine PHI5


CMI4 Phys.Meas.4 Blood6/Urine PHI5

Paramed Blood6/Urine EKG PHI

Paramed Sr. Supp Blood6/Urine EKG PHI

Paramed Sr. Supp Blood6/Urine EKG PHI Fin Q

$2,000,001 TO

$3,000,000Non-med



CMI4 Phys.Meas.4 Blood6/Urine PHI5




$3,000,001 TO

$5,000,000Non-med

Paramed Blood/Urine PHI

Paramed Blood/Urine PHI

Paramed Blood6/Urine PHI




$5,000,001 TO

$10,000,000Paramed Financial

Paramed Blood/Urine PHI Fin Q

Paramed Blood/Urine EKG Fin Q PHI

Paramed Blood6/Urine EKG Fin Q PHI

Paramed Blood6/Urine EKG Fin Q PHI

Paramed Sr. Supp Blood6/Urine EKG IR Financial


OVER $10,000,000

TERM: VT10 & VT20

ParamedFinancial

Paramed Blood/Urine IR Financial

Paramed Blood/Urine EKG IR Financial

Paramed Blood6/Urine EKG IR Financial

Paramed Blood6/Urine EKG IR Financial



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LT C / L I F E C O M B O P R O D U C T : C A R E C H O I C E O N E

AT T E N D I N G P H Y S I C I A N S TAT E M E N T ( A P S ) O R D E R I N G G U I D E L I N E S

7 New York issue ages 40-69 (non-tobacco) and ages 40-65 (tobacco).8 California the maximum face amount could exceed $720,000 and would require additional underwriting.

INSURANCE AGE7 AMOUNT AT RISK UP TO $720,0008

35-50 CC1 Part 2

51-63 CC1 Part 2

64-69CC1 Part 2

Cognitive Assessment

AMOUNT AT RISK

INSURANCE AGE

<$250,000 $250,000- $500,000

$500,001- $1,000,000

$1,000,001-2,000,000

$2,000,001- $3,000,000

$3,000,001- $5,000,000

>$5,000,000

<4 For Cause For Cause 18 mos 18 mos 18 mos 18 mos Required

4-16 For Cause For Cause For Cause 18 mos 18 mos 18 mos Required

17-40 For Cause For Cause For Cause For Cause For Cause For Cause Required

41-50 For Cause For Cause For Cause For Cause For Cause 24 mos Required

51-60 For Cause For Cause For Cause For Cause 24 mos 24 mos Required

61-64 For Cause 24 mos 24 mos 24 mos 24 mos 24 mos Required

>64 Required Required Required Required Required Required Required

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Time Frames: If the Proposed Insured has been seen by a health care provider within the time frame shown (18 or 24 months), an APS will be required. Office visits for the following purposes should not be obtained: camp, sports, employment, insurance, FAA, and DOT physicals; vision screening (glasses/contacts); minor complaints (cold, flu, rash, muscle sprain, etc.).

Proposed Insureds age 16 and under: It is our expectation that children receive routine well-child care, and are seen by a health care provider within 18 months or more recently if the child is under 3 years old. If not, we may be unable to proceed with the case. Please consult with Underwriting.

Proposed Insureds over age 64: It is our expectation that those over age 64 receive regular medical care. Therefore, if the Proposed Insured has not been seen by a health care provider within 12 months, we will not be able to proceed with the case.

For Cause: An APS may be required on any case at underwriter discretion. Examples of common impairments for which an APS is needed include:

• Biopsy, tumor, cancer (excluding basal cell carcinoma)

• Heart disease, including heart attack, heart catheterization, angioplasty, PTCA, coronary stent, bypass, CABG, valvular heart disease

• Stroke, TIA, CVA• Diabetes• COPD, emphysema• Substance abuse• Mental or emotional disorders

requiring more than two medications or hospitalization

This list is intended to provide general guidance; it is not all-inclusive.

When in doubt about whether to order an APS, consult with the underwriter. Notify the underwriter if an APS has been ordered.

If the proposed insured has seen multiple physicians, please obtain direction from the underwriter regarding best source for APS information. It is imperative that we order the most useful source of medical information for each client to streamline the underwriting process and minimize time in underwriting.

Note: For Insureds age 41 to 60 applying for amounts of $1,000,000 or less, do not order more than one APS without underwriter approval. In order to benefit from Algorithmic Underwriting, our accelerated underwriting program, do not order APS’ for the following ages and amounts:

• Ages 0-16 for amounts ≤$500,000• Ages 17-40 for amounts ≤$1,000,000

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